Subtract 35/72 from 60/45
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 35/72
60/45 - 35/72 is 61/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
60/45 = 60 × 8/45 × 8 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/360 - 175/360 = 480 - 175/360 = 305/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/72
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